Browsing by Author "Sharma, Sandeep"

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    Bioremediation: A favorable perspective to eliminate heavy metals from polluted soil
    (Elsevier, 2022-09-30T00:00:00) Kaur, Sukhchain; Midha, Tushar; Verma, Harkomal; Muduli, Rasmi Ranjan; Dutta, Oyindril; Saini, Omprakash; Prakash, Richa; Sharma, Sandeep; Mantha, Anil K.; Dhiman, Monisha
    The heavy metal contamination in the environment causes serious risk and long-term lethal effects to all living organisms due to their ability to show toxicity at low concentrations. The bio-magnification of heavy metals in the food chain is a matter of concern for public health. The persistent exposure to heavy metals such as mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), and uranium (U) cause several pathologic conditions in humans by interfering with normal cellular processes. Due to the non-biodegradable nature of these pollutants, they get accumulated for a long time in the soil. The removal of these pollutants by conventional methods is not satisfactory due to the high cost and generation of huge quantities of waste products. Hence, the use of micro-organisms is the most successful approach to remediate heavy metals from the environment due to their efficacy and financial viability. Numerous microorganisms have been employed to diminish the toxic effects of heavy metals. The combination of microorganisms and plants as a bioremediation strategy is another efficient method for heavy metal bioremediation. The chapter will summarize the heavy metal exploitation with a focus on Cd, As, Pb, and Chromium (Cr). It will also describe the various bioremediation techniques which are being used in the removal of these heavy metals from soil. � 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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    A review of modern and Vedic practices on use of umbilical cord
    (Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2022-08-19T00:00:00) Khosla, Samriti; Verma, Sarika; Datta, Shalika; Sharma, Sandeep; Sharma, Rajeshwar; Walia, Harpreet; Sabrol, Hiteshwari; Madan, Nishi; Rani, Mamta; Sood, Nitin; Singh, Yashbeer; Kahol, Vikas; Rattan, Puja; Pachpore, Pranjal; Sethi, Sapna; Singh, Lakhmir; Raina, K.K.; Yadav, R.S.; Dutta, Sumedha; Roy, Sisir; Parthipan, K.; Saidaiah, G.; Mukherjee, Rajeshwar; Srilatha, M.; Devuni, Vijeye; Aggarwal, Minoo; Magesh
    Stromal cells possess unique properties to regenerate themselves and cure various chronic illnesses. An easily available and ethical source for procurement of stromal cells is umbilical cord blood which is now being stored for future use. Vedic texts also describe the cord blood as a source of life. However, Indian traditions seem to preserve one more alternative for storage and procurement of stromal cells. Traditionally, in many parts of India, the umbilical cord stump is dried and stored for future use. It is used as a medicine for some illness and to treat infertility. Since Indian traditions are an excerpt of Vedic science, it points towards the possible emergence of dried stump as an easy and cost-effective means for stromal cell procurement and storage. The present review compiles the literature available on these traditional practices and stresses upon the need of rigorous experimental and theoretical research in the area. � 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.